The menu at Vernick Food and Drink may not be massive, but accolades from the likes of Zagat, Bon Appetit, and Food & Wine speak to the strength of the carefully curated list of dishes. Vernick Food and Drink makes it easy to piece together a meal from tapas, starting with ingredients "on toast" such as Maryland crab, broccoli and bacon jam, or the popular beef tartare with fresh horseradish.

You can also dive into your meal with a few plates from the raw menu, such as Island Creek oysters in a ginger-citrus dressing, tuna poke with sweet soy sauce, or sea urchin with a side of scrambled eggs. Then there are a few veggie-based apps, as well as a list of bonafide small plates that includes everything from veal sweetbreads to grilled heart of romaine with figs and aged cheddar. But if you're feeling extra hungry, opt for a full-sized entree such as grilled black sea bass or lamb rack and belly.

Vernick Food and Drink
2031 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 639-6644
www.vernickphilly.com
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